Lucille Nelson
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Focused on improving patient outcomes through effective medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and compassionate care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and HIPAA compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allied Medical Staffing
08.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Charles Lea Center
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for 15 patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corporate Care
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Owner
Nelson's Residential Care Facility
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations, streamlining workflows to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Oversaw daily operations, coordinating team efforts to ensure timely and accurate task completion.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with 10 clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2004
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-1994
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews High School
Charleston, SC06-1988
Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV administration
- Medication management
- Wound management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient care
- Emergency response
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient records
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient privacy
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Pain management
- Compassionate Care
- Patient advocacy
- Pain management
Certification
- BLS Certified
IV Certified
Phlebotomy
Communication Skills Certified
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Charles Lea Center
10.2020 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allied Medical Staffing
08.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corporate Care
01.2018 - 08.2020
Owner
Nelson's Residential Care Facility
01.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews High School